Two-second rule
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title:
Two-second rule
text:
The two-second rule is a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe trailing distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle. It is intended for automobiles, although its general principle applies to other types of vehicles. Some areas recommend a three-second rule instead of a two-second rule to give an additional buffer. The rule is not a guide to safe stopping distance, it is
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Rule of thumb in driving
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-second_rule
date created:
2004-11-01T23:15:13Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T16:10:22Z
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